Eighteen buildings in Bristol have similar cladding to that used on Grenfell Tower.

In the wake of the tragic blaze, Avon Fire & Rescue Service visited all high-rise accommodation in the area.

They found that 18 of them had aluminium composite material (ACM) cladding, the same stuff that was wrapped around the sides of the North Kensington tower block, and that some “do not have procedures in place to manage this”.

The world watched on in horror on June 14, 2017, as the 24-storey Grenfell Tower erupted in flames. As the fire leapt between floors, helped, it is believed, by the building’s ACM cladding, 223 people fled the building to the watch the carnage from outside.

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But 72 residents were not so lucky and died as the flames engulfed the tower.

As a national enquiry was planned for the disaster, fire services and councils across the country began checking high-rise blocks in their areas for ACM cladding.

The fire at Grenfell Tower (Image: Victoria Jones/PA)

There are different 'grades' of ACM cladding, some of which are more dangerous than others. Neither the Avon brigade or the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government would say which, if any, of the buildings could be in danger.

A spokesman for the ministry said the "likelihood" was that some of the 18 would have failed safety tests but added that he could not go into specifics.

Steve Quinton, general manager for risk reduction at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, said: “All high rise sleeping accommodation in Bristol has been visited by Avon Fire & Rescue’s Technical Fire Safety Team. The team continues to work with the individuals responsible for these buildings to ensure suitable fire safety measures are in place.

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“If residents feel they would like additional advice with regards to fire safety in the home, they are encouraged to contact the Fire Service to request a Home Fire Safety visit where a member of our staff will come to your home to provide you with practical advice and education.”

The 24-storey Grenfell Tower in west London (Image: Jonathan Brady/PA)

Avon Fire and Rescue checked buildings across the area - including those in Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset - but all ACM cladding was found to be in Bristol.